Goodwin and Highlanders’ leading scorer Tim Coleman (19 points) engaged in their own shootout in the game’s decisive moments in a 90-second span.

Coleman’s jumper put NJIT ahead 66-64. Goodwin followed with a 3 for a one-point lead. Coleman countered with his own 3 to put NJIT up 69-67 before Goodwin buried a 3 to put Florida Gulf Coast (21-7, 10-2 Atlantic Sun) ahead for good at 70-69 with 4:16 left. NJIT (9-19, 1-11) shot 1 for 6 the rest of the way.

Christian Terrell scored 15 points and passed out six assists and Antravious Simmons scored 10 points for the Eagles.